I am often asked, “Which camera should I buy?” It’s a simple question with a million possible answers. When you are thinking, which digital camera is right for me, there are a number of questions you must answer for yourself first. Budget – How much do you want to spend? This really is the most […]
“Kids Being Kids” Photography Contest Winner Announced
I recently held a photography portrait contest for kids ages 1-6 called “Kids Being Kids”. I received dozens of nominations over the course of three weeks. Selecting a single winner was an impossible decision so, instead, two finalists were selected to receive a free sitting. Between the two portraits sessions, I shot over 900 images! […]
End the Megapixel War Now!
The “Megapixel War” blog post that follows was originally written in 2009. You read that correctly … 2009! Yet, it still holds true today. I still don’t look for the highest pixel count when I purchase a camera. It still comes down to picture quality. That equates to pixel sharpness, color accuracy and dynamic range […]
Difference Between Snapshots and Portraits – Focus and Depth of Field (Part 2 of 5)
This is the second installment of my five part discussion on the differences between snapshots and portraits. Differences Between Snapshots and Portraits 1. Light and Exposure 2. Focus and Depth of Field 3. Texture 4. Composition 5. Color Why’s everything so blurry? If you don’t know why focus is so important, you are likely used […]